2012 Honda Civic vs. 2011 GMC Sierra
To start off, 2012 Honda Civic is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 GMC Sierra. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 GMC Sierra would be higher. At 5,300 cc (8 cylinders), 2011 GMC Sierra is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2011 GMC Sierra (315 HP @ 5200 RPM) has 175 more horse power than 2012 Honda Civic. (140 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2011 GMC Sierra should accelerate faster than 2012 Honda Civic. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2011 GMC Sierra weights approximately 1061 kg more than 2012 Honda Civic. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2011 GMC Sierra is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2011 GMC Sierra. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2012 Honda Civic, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2011 GMC Sierra (454 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 281 more torque (in Nm) than 2012 Honda Civic. (173 Nm @ 4300 RPM). This means 2011 GMC Sierra will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2012 Honda Civic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2012 Honda Civic | 2011 GMC Sierra | |
| Make | Honda | GMC |
| Model | Civic | Sierra |
| Year Released | 2012 | 2011 |
| Body Type | Coupe | Pickup |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1800 cc | 5300 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Horse Power | 140 HP | 315 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5200 RPM |
| Torque | 173 Nm | 454 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4300 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Flex Fuel |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | 5-speed automatic | 6-speed shiftable automatic |
| Vehicle Weight | 1250 kg | 2311 kg |
| Fuel Consumption | 6 L/100km | 10.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Consumption City | 8.4 L/100km | 15.7 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 50 L | 98 L |
